Red Deer RCMP continue to see an increase in stolen identity documents, and warn the public to take care to protect their identity, their bank and credit cards and their credit rating by not leaving wallets, purses or ID in unattended vehicles.

Red Deer RCMP are arresting people in stolen vehicles, during break and enters, and for outstanding warrants and breaches, thanks to public tips and the RCMP’s continued focus on crime hot spots and prolific offenders.

A Red Deer man faces 12 Criminal Code charges after a months-long RCMP investigation in which the suspect is alleged to have defrauded a number of victims between December 2016 and April 2017 while representing himself as a lawyer.

A number of recent arrests by Red Deer RCMP involved crimes in progress reported by citizens, including frauds, the recovery of stolen vehicles and a break and enter in progress. Red Deer RCMP appreciate citizens' continued commitment to reporting crime.